The God Who Searches and Leads Pt2
Last week, we walked through the first three ways God works in our lives: He searches our hearts, knows us intimately, and tests us to refine our character. Each of these actions reveals His deep involvement in shaping us from the inside out. Tonight, we’ll review those three briefly, then move into the final two […]
The God Who Searches and Leads P1
Opening Questions Overview Throughout Scripture, God reveals Himself as both the One who searches hearts and the One who leads His people. He is not a distant observer but an intimate guide who knows us, tests us, reveals truth, and shows the way forward. The journey of transformation begins when we invite God to work […]
How to Study the Bible
Have you ever wondered how to study different Bible verses? Or how to put a collection of them together? Or even how to write a devotional? Tonight, I think it’ll be fun to do this: we’re gonna combine a couple of different tools. I’m gonna go over some of the ways or methods that you […]
Psalm 34
Psalm 34 A while back, we talked about the butterfly effect. We discussed it when the Israelites entered Jericho, which was when God finally fulfilled his promise of giving them “the promised land“ When they went in, he gave them instructions not to take anything for themselves, but there was one person who disobeyed, and […]
GOD’S WORD
OPEN IT: What experience or activity do you find the most delight in and why? Psalms 1:1-6 DIG INTO IT: Psalm 1:1-2 a) What three behaviors are mentioned in v.1 that a person will be blessed by if they avoid them? 1) Walk in _____________________ 2) Stand in ____________________ 3) Sit in _______________________ b) What […]
OUR PRAYERS
1 Pet. 5:7; 2 Kings 20:1-6; Psalms 51:15:17 OPEN IT: I f you only had one more prayer request to make before your life was ended what would you ask for? DIG INTO IT: 1. Read 1 Peter 5:7 and answer the following questions: 1 Peter 5:7. Cast all your anxiety on him because he […]
GOD’S WORD
OPEN IT: What experience or activity do you find the most delight in and why? Psalms 1:1-6 DIG INTO IT: a) What three behaviors are mentioned in v.1 that a person will be blessed by if they avoid them? 1) Walk in _____________________ 2) Stand in ____________________ 3) Sit in _______________________ b) What are some […]
AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE
Psalms 95:1-7; Col. 2:6-7 OPEN IT: What are the two things you are most grateful for and why? DIG INTO IT: 1. Read Psalms 95:1-7 and answer the following questions: 1. Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. 2. Let us come before […]
Bible Study Habit 1
Psalms 1:2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. Core Habit #1: Engage the Bible Reading or listening to absorb the Bible is crucial for spiritual growth. Donald Whitney, a leading teacher on spiritual disciples, writes, “No Spiritual Discipline is more important than […]
Dwell Forever
Read Psalm 23 anyone want to recite? Recap from verse 5 Table suggests bounty Prepare suggests foresight and care Before me suggest a personal connection Presence of my enemy suggests protection Anoint my head is a commission from God for a job – God anoints with oil to place his seal on David/Us. He protects […]